Evan Wilkerson

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Evan Wilkerson
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born Wake Forest, North Carolina, U.S.
Sport
Sport Paralympic swimming
Disability Leber congenital amaurosis
Disability class S12, SB12
Medal record
Men's paralympic swimming
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Parapan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Santiago 100 m backstroke S12
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 Santiago 100 m breaststroke SB12

Evan Wilkerson is an American Paralympic swimmer. He will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

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Early life

Wilkerson was born to Traci and Gene Wilkerson and has a sister, Olivia. Wilkerson and his sister are both para swimmers with leber congenital amaurosis. [1] [2]

He attended North Carolina Virtual Public School. [3]

Career

On September 25, 2023, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2023 Parapan American Games. [4] He made his international debut at the event and won a silver medal in the 100 meter backstroke S12 and a bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB12 events. [5] [6]

On June 30, 2024, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. [7]

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References

  1. Rivard, Raymond T. (November 16, 2023). "Family, Friends And Faith Have Driven Evan Wilkerson In Swimming Career". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. "Just keep swimming: Being almost blind can't stop these siblings". wral.com . August 8, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. Rounceville, Zach (December 6, 2023). "NC Virtual Academy student medals at 2023 Parapan American Games". Carolina Journal . Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  4. Gowdy, Kristen (September 25, 2023). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Names 33 Athletes to 2023 Parapan American Games Roster". usparaswimming.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  5. Monville, Kathryn (December 12, 2023). "Competing in Parapan-American Games: Evan Wilkerson's Experience". heritageherald.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  6. Chakrabarty, Prasun (November 27, 2023). ""Made Me Cry": Despite Suffering From Blindness, 17 YO Who Made America Proud Receives a Warm Welcome After Parapan American Games". essentiallysports.com. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  7. Gowdy, Kristen (June 30, 2024). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Roster Announced for 2024 Paralympic Games". usparaswimming.org. Retrieved July 5, 2024.